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China, 18th Century, Blue-and-White Decorated Dish, circa 1780
Located in PARIS, FR
China, 18th Century, Blue-and-White Decorated Dish, circa 1780 This Chinese export porcelain dish, made around 1780 during the reign of Emperor Qianlong (1736-1795), illustrates the ...
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Late 18th Century Chinese British Colonial Antique Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Thai Celadon Plate, 15th Century
Located in New York, NY
A rare celadon plate from the kilns of Sangkhalok, one of the main centers of Thai ceramics during the Sukhotai period (1230-1438) Well preserved for i...
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15th Century and Earlier Thai Other Antique Ceramics

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Celadon

Thai Celadon Plate, 15th Century
Thai Celadon Plate, 15th Century
$1,370 Sale Price
30% Off
Black and White Glass Sink with Crackle Pattern, Planter
Located in Somis, CA
Beautiful black and white glass sink with a crackle pattern. The sink is heavy and substantial, rings like crystal. The crackle pattern adds a ...
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2010s Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Glass

Jun Ware Chinese Porcelain Vase, Tang Dynasty Style, Vase 3
Located in Somis, CA
A splendid Jun ware porcelain Yu Tang Chun vase. Jun ware, is one of the most important kilns in China. Originated in Tang dynasty, Jun kiln produces the most...
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20th Century Chinese Tang Ceramics

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Porcelain

Antique Blue & White Chinese Export Canton Porcelain Wine Beaker or Cup
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Chinese export porcelain cup. In the Canton pattern. With a white ground decorated in underglaze blue. The exterior of the cup depicts Chinese buildings and plants. The ...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ceramics

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Porcelain

Pair Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Vases
Located in New York, NY
Pair of hexagonal shaped Chinese porcelain vases in the famille rose pattern decorated with cartouches depicting flowers and court scenes, and berry vine handles.
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Kutani Porcelain Figure of a Geisha or Bijin, Showa Era, 1930's, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely Kutani porcelain model of a beautiful woman, bijin, or perhaps a geisha, Showa era, circa 1930's, Japan. A charming and delightful Japanese Kutani enameled porcelain figure of a bijin or geisha, early Showa Era, circa 1930's, Japan. The elegant figure of a beautiful woman, called a bijin, or perhaps a geisha, is portrayed dressed in full kimono and holding a closed folding fan in one hand. Her kimono of a rich and deep blue hue, with images of plump pomegranates in gilt. Her wide obi of a striking red color, and patterned with branches of pink blossoms. One foot, clad in a white tabi...
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1930s Japanese Showa Vintage Ceramics

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Porcelain

Iznik Qajar Style Ceramic Tiles - set of 3
Located in Savannah, GA
A set of three Iznik Qajar style ceramic tiles. largest: 5 ½ by 9 ½ inches smaller: 8 inches tall
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Mid-20th Century Persian Ceramics

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Ceramic

Chinese Export Platter, circa 1770
Located in New York, NY
Chinese Export pseudo-tobacco-leaf pattern platter, circa 1770.
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Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Ceramics

Vase with Delicate Hand Painted Floral Spray on Neutral Ground-Japan, early 20th
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Japanese porcelain vase delicately hand painted on an craquelure oatmeal colored ground. The brightly colored design is of prunus blossoms, chrysanthemums and several roosters all ou...
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Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme Antique Ceramics

Materials

Enamel

Antique Wanli Ming Chinese Porcelain Kraak Klapmuts. Top Quality
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely potted and painted kraak Klapmuts of a desirable quality. Stunning and unusual piece with beautiful and classical scene. The inner wall has relief. Absolute top Qualit...
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17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Ceramics

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Porcelain

18th Century Chinese Export porcelain Can/Mug Depicting Archery, As Found*
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
18th Century Chinese Export Porcelain Can/Mug Depicting Archery, As Found* A rare and unusual subject in Chinese export porcelain. This large-handled can or mug depicts a front vign...
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18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

20th Century Japanese Porcelain Meiji Taisho Flowers Charger Marked at Base
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Nice Japanese charger with decoration of flowers. Nice Japanese charger with decoration of a beautiful landscape Condition: Overall condition perfect, size: 307mm Period: 20th ce...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Pair of Vintage Chinese Gold Gilt Wood Carved Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Great pair of vintage Chinese gold gilt wood carved Foo Dogs, circa 1970s. The pair measure 15.5"W x 3.25"D x 4"H. The set are in very good vintage condition and have a wonderful pat...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Giltwood

Antique 18th century Antique Kangxi Yongzheng Chinese Porcelain Imari Plate
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A Chinese porcelain dish from the first half of the 18th century. Condition 4 small chips to rim and 2 or 3 fritspots. Size: 22.5CM Diameter Period 18th century
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17th Century Chinese Qing Antique Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese porcelain okimono 置物 of a sitting child, by Sakaida Kakiemon XII
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Exquisite white glazed porcelain figure (okimono) of a sitting child holding a spray of chrysanthemum flowers with cobalt blue glazed leaves in its hand, by Sakaida Kakiemon XII (1878–1963). The milk white glaze is called nigoshide a type of technique which was not continued at the end of the Edo period, and is the famous rediscovery done by Sakaida Kakiemon XII in 1953. The bottom signed ‘Kakiemon’. Sakaida Kakiemon XII assumed the family title on the death of his father, Sakaida Kakiemon XI, in 1917. Earlier he had graduated from the Arita Apprentice School and then studied ceramics with his father. Initially he worked in the traditional Kakiemon style, echoing the work of his forbears in the 17th and 18th centuries. He began working with his own son in 1924, after the future Kakiemon XIII graduated from the Arita Industrial School. Together in 1953 they succeeded in recreating the classical Kakiemon technique for producing a nigoshide milky-white porcelain body. This technique was designated a national cultural treasure meriting preservation and protection by the Cultural Protection Committee in 1955. That same year he exhibited at the 2nd Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition (Nihon Dento Kogei-ten) for the first time, winning a prize for his entry. In 1958, he exhibited at the World Exposition...
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20th Century Japanese Ceramics

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Porcelain

Pair Vintage 1980-1990 Chinese Shiwan Duck Statues China Porcelain
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description Lovely shiwan statues of ducks. Dating to the 1980/1990´s Condition 1 duck with some scratches. Size 260 x 220 x 130 mm and 190 x 105 x 90 mm Period 20th cent...
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20th Century Chinese Ceramics

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Porcelain

28CM Kangxi Blood and Milk Antique Chinese Porcelain Plate Figural Horse
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this lovely dish on footring, the sides modelled as pomegranate-shaped panels in low relief, lightly scalloped rim. Decorated in iron-red and gold on the glaze. Po...
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17th Century Chinese Qing Antique Ceramics

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Porcelain

Wonderful quality antique Japanese imari plate
Located in Ipswich, GB
Wonderful quality antique Japanese imari plate having a quality antique Japnese imari plate decorated with flowers, leaves, trees and birds hand painted in stunning red, green, blue...
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20th Century Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

A large Satsuma vase with three reserves signed Matsumoto Hozan
Located in Milano, IT
Satsuma ceramic lantern vase signed Matsumoto Hozan, decorated in polychrome enamels and gold within three rectangular reserves. The first reserve shows a peacock; the second shows ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Lidded Rose Medallion Vase
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is an elegant Chinese Rose Medallion lidded vase displaying figures in naturalistic settings, painted in traditional pastel colors and situated...
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19th Century Chinese Other Antique Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Japanese Imari Charger with Garden Flowers C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Japanese Imari Charger with Garden Flowers C1920 Measures- 2''H x 12.5''W x 12.5''D
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Early 20th Century Asian Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Blue & White Canton Pattern Chinese Export Porcelain Open Vegetable Dish
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Chinese export porcelain open vegetable bowl or dish. In the Canton pattern. Decorated in underglaze blue depicting a mountainous Chinese village to the top of the l...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Small Blue and White Willow Ware Octagonal Porcelain Platter
Located in Manassas Park, VA
This platter is a traditional style from Jingdezhen, a town long distinguished by imperial patronage. The Willow Ware pattern is a beloved traditional Chinese style that was interpre...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

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Porcelain

15thC Northern Thai Stucco Buddha- fine example- perfect condition - 10260
Located in Ukiah, CA
15thC Northern Thai stucco Buddha from a high-level Buddhist temple complex. Based on the superb condition of this delicate material it is likely from an...
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15th Century and Earlier Thai Antique Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

Japanese Meiji Period Early 20th Century Sake Bottle with Brown Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Japanese Meiji period monochrome sake bottle from the early 20th century with concentric lines. Created in Japan during the Meiji period, this antique sake bottle captivat...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Islamic Turkish Ottoman Ceramic Tile 1880
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique 19th century hand painted Islamic Turkish ottoman ceramic tile. Painting figure of a Shah Suleiman in a palace before a colonnade and curtain. Ar...
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19th Century Turkish Islamic Antique Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Pair of Round Cloisonné Enamel Vases Meiji Era '1868-1912' Dragons
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Top quality Meiji era (1868-1912), 19th century Each vase worked in gilt and wire of varying gauge with a mirrored design. Condition Vase one with some missing enamel/glaze spo...
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19th Century Japanese Qing Antique Ceramics

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Porcelain

Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Tripod Censer
Located in New York, NY
Very fine quality Japanese Meiji period Satsuma tripod censer with a foo dog finial. wonderful painting quality.
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Export Platter, circa 1820
Located in New York, NY
Chinese Export platter, circa 1820. Mille fleur pattern.
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Rose Medallion Enameled Porcelain Lidded Urn 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Chinese Rose Medallion Enameled Porcelain Lidded Urn with Garden & Genre Scenes, 20thC Measures - 13 1/2"h x 8"w x 8"d
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20th Century Asian Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Gohon Glazed Tea Bowl Chawan Meiji Period Ex-Musuem
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese ceramic Gohon tea bowl (Chawan) with a slightly irregular wall circa 18th century of Meiji Period. Supported by a high notched foot ring that was left unglazed, the chawan...
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18th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair Chinese Famille Rose with Turquoise Ground Vases, C.1940
Located in London, GB
Pair Chinese Famille rose with turquoise ground vases C.1940. Enamelled in famille rose palette with large blooms borne around a border of curling ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Large 19th Century French Samson Famille Rose Porcelain Vase
Located in New York, NY
Very large French Samson Chinese export style porcelain vase in the Famille Rose style with cover with foo dog finial measuring 37 inches tall.
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19th Century Chinese Antique Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique 17th c Kraak Style Blue and White Style Dutch Delftware Earthenware
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Earthenware dish with a flat rim. Decorated in different shades of blue on a white tin glaze Condition Good with usual rimfritting and 1 crack. Size 25.6cm Period 18th century
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17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Ceramics

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Porcelain

Bear Figure in Ceramic, Designed by Knud Kyhn
Located in Berlin, BE
Bear figure in ceramic, designed by Knud Kyhn Bear figure of stoneware from Royal Copenhagen. Additional information: Material: Ceramic Artist: Knud Kyhn Size: 13 W X 8 D X ...
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1960s Vintage Ceramics

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Ceramic

Korean Ceramic White Porcelain Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small Korean water dropper in rectangular form with beveled edges, circa early 19th century of the Joseon Dynasty. The milky white porcelain pie...
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19th Century Korean Other Antique Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Contemporary Japanese porcelain decorative vase, extremely intricately hand painted in underglaze cobalt blue on an elegant bottle shape porcelain body, a stunning signed piece by wi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Ceramics

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Porcelain

Chinese red glazed porcelain water pot, Republican period
Located in New York, NY
crackle decorated
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Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Imari Style Orange, Blue and Green Vase with Ladies in Landscapes
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage Imari style palace vase from the mid-20th century, with scalloped top, orange, blue and green décor as well as people, architecture and landscape motifs. Created in China during the Midcentury period, this Imari style palace vase features a scalloped top (with an opening of 4" diameter), sitting above an exquisite blue, orange, gold and green décor. On one side, an elegant woman dressed with an ornate flowing robe is holding a fan in her left hand and is gracefully raising her right hand to her face. She is protected under an umbrella carried by her servant. In the distance, a building is surrounded by a mountainous landscape. On another side, an elegant lady is looking backwards at a small...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Ceramics

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Porcelain

Pair of Mid-Century Japanese Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of vintage, rosewood carved foo dogs from Japan. Excellent condition and patina; makes a fun decor item in any room!
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

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Rosewood

Pair of Mid-Century Japanese Foo Dogs
Pair of Mid-Century Japanese Foo Dogs
$260 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Blanc-de Chinese Figure Porcelain of Guanyin, Qing Dinasty
Located in Rome, IT
A Blanc-de Chine Figure of Guanyin Qing Dinasty seating on a the waves, the arms lifted to the waist, dressed in loose fitting robes opening at the ches...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Ceramics

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Porcelain

Celadon Crakle Glaze Chinese Vase for Base Lamp
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Simple modern taste for this vintage crakle Chinese vase, also suitable for a table lamp. (from my Chinese Collection). nr. O/3202.    (special price for closing activities).
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Early 20th Century Chinese Archaistic Ceramics

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Ceramic

Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Double Happiness Temple Jar, circa 19th Century
Located in Bradenton, FL
This blue-and-white temple jar stands tall with broad shoulders that taper to a splayed base. Bordered by a simple meander at the neck, the jar is decorated with a dense pattern of o...
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ceramics

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Porcelain

Japanese Modern LAAB Body Bowls Raku Ceramic Green Red Black Metal
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Body bowls Two bodies, similar for the materials involved in their creation but different for their way of revealing those same materials. One smooth, the other rough, one bright ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Chinese Kangxi Export Porcelain Imari Bowl with Wood Stand, Qing Circa 1700
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautiful Chinese Export porcelain footed Bowl with fine Imari hand painted decoration, dating to the Qing, Kangxi period, circa 1700. The bowl comes with a Chinese hardwoo...
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Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Ceramics

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Porcelain

Antique Japanese Moriage Nippon Porcelain Vase or Covered Jar
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Japanese Nippon porcelain vase or covered urn. With green, pink, and white tones in raised moriage enamel that gives a three-dimensional effect. Decorated with 4 cartouches throughout. The main cartouche features a moriage dragon...
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20th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

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Enamel

Antique Korean Mishma Tea Bowl Chawan Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Korean Hori-Mishima Chawan (tea bowl) circa 16th-17th century (Joseon Dynasty). The tea bowl is of an upright conical form supported by a high foot ring. It was decorated with incised brushwood fence patterns filled with white slip on both the interior and exterior surface. These dominant motifs were spaced by three encircling double lines. Seven chrysanthemum flowers (inka) were stamped on the lower interior surrounding a swirling tea well on the bottom. There are six spur marks known as Meato in Japanese on the interior bottom and a pointy spot in the center of the foot ring known as Tokin. Two crack lines were historically repaired by superb Kintsugi, adding a mysterious wabi-sabi appeal to the piece. The Hori-Mishima bowl was also known as Gohon Mishima. It was made in Bushan Kilns of the Southern Gyeongsang Province specifically for the Japanese market in the 16th-17th century, when the tea ceremonies in Japan demanded such ware. The bowl comes with a purple fabric pouch...
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17th Century Korean Other Antique Ceramics

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Ceramic

Antique Thai Makara Ceramic Roof Tile, Sukhothai, 15th century.
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Thai Architectural Ornament, Sukhothai kilns, 15th century. A glazed hollow ceramic roof tile finial of the Naga/Makara Dragon design having a robust chest supported by front talons and his upright bearded head with open mouth bearing his pointed teeth, further decorated in iron brown under glaze painted highlights, covered in a cream white transparent glaze. From North-Central Thailand, Sukhothai Kingdom, a 15th century sculptural architectural ornament, high-fired glazed stoneware roof tile for decorating and elaborately embellishing the roof of a Thai temple, which was generally constructed of wood and therefore long perished, leaving the remains of the roof tiles, such as this finial. Later custom fitted teak rectangular base included. Measuring: 17-3/8 in. high x 6-1/4 in. wide x 8 in. deep. (44 x 16 x 20.5cm) Weight: 10 lb. 2 oz. (4600g.) 15th Century. $4500. Provenance: with Peng Seng Antique Ltd., Bangkok 1993 (original receipt and certificate of antiquity). William R. Appleby, New York Doyle New York, Asian Works of Art September 21, 2020 lot #338. For similar examples in Museum Collections see: Asian Civilisations Museum, Singapore, accession no. C-1453. Boston Museum of Fine Arts, accession no. 2001.2 Brooklyn Museum, accession no. 84.133.5 Metropolitan Museum of Art, accession number 2019.570.0 National Gallery of Victoria. Melbourne accession no. AS86-1984. The Museum of East Asian Art, Bath, accession no. BATEA 1138. Yousef Jameel Centre for Islamic and Asian Art, Ashmolean Museum, Oxford University, accession no. EA1969.75 Asian Art Museum, San Francisco, 1990.184 For similar examples in publications see: Siamese Pottery in Indonesia, Charles Nelson Spinks, The Siam Society, Bangkok, 1959, Fig. 1. Ceramic Art of Southeast Asia, William Willets, The Southeast Asian...
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15th Century and Earlier Thai Other Antique Ceramics

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Ceramic

Fine Republic Period Chinese Porcelain Vase Carved Yellow Ground Enamel Figures
Located in Atlanta, GA
This finely enameled Chinese porcelain vase, likely dating to the Republic period (early to mid-20th century), exhibits a strong revivalist aesthetic referencing the Qianlong court s...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

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Enamel

Vietnamese Black Glazed Altar Vase with Raised Dragon Motif
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large Vietnamese altar vase with dramatic flaring neck and bold dragon motif. The black ground sets a striking stage for a dynamic design that unfurls across the surface—an undulat...
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Late 20th Century Vietnamese Ceramics

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Ceramic

Antique Early 17th Century Ming Chinese Porcelain Dish Fishnet Plum Pattern
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A Chinese porcelain dish. With design of plum blossoms against an overall fishnet pattern, also dots in repeat. Executed in underglaze blue and overglaze green and red. Tianqi or Cho...
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17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Ceramics

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Porcelain

Chinese Gourd Shaped Porcelain Dragon Vase
Located in Bradenton, FL
Chinese Gourd Shaped Porcelain Dragon Vase in rich colors of red, blue, green and yellow on a white background. Features multicolored dragons with f...
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Ceramics

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Porcelain

Large Green and Brown Glazed Ceramic Jar with Tapered Neck
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large ceramic jar with a flaring silhouette, finished in a layered green and brown glaze. The vessel’s shape is anchored by a wide rounded body that tapers smoothly into a narrow n...
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Late 20th Century Thai Ceramics

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Pottery

Antique 19th C Japanese Satsuma Gosu Blue Koro in superb Shape Japan FLowers
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Fabulous Koro Kyoto Satsuma. With an a jour lid. Floral scene. Marked base: Satsuma Condition Overall condition 1 chip with line to inside lid. Si...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Ceramics

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Earthenware

Chinese Ochre Brown Glazed Martaban Jar, Ming Dynasty, 15th-16th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and large Chinese brown ochre glazed stoneware storage jar, commonly known as a Martaban or Martavan jar, Ming dynasty, 15th-16th century. The elegant ovoid jar with a slen...
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16th Century Chinese Ming Antique Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Japanese Blue White Porcelain Vase by Contemporary Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite contemporary Japanese porcelain decorative vase, extremely intricately hand painted in underglaze cobalt blue on an elegantly shaped globular porcelain body, a signed piece...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Ca 1700 Chinese Porcelain Kangxi Imari Decorated Teapot
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated teapot. Kangxi period. Great decoration in Imari palette. Condition Lid with very minimal fritting to knot and small tension line to rim. Pot with small tens...
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18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Ceramics

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Porcelain

China 20th Century Warriors on Horse Vase Chinese Porcelain Republic Period
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated vase with a scene of warriors on horse. Apocryphal Yongzheng mark in blue enamel. Absolute top quality painting of the 20th...
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20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Satsuma ceramic lobed bowl, signed Juzan under the base
Located in Milano, IT
Satsuma ceramic lobed bowl adorned with raised enamels and fine gold details, depicting a vibrant landscape within. Characters and traditional Japanese home...
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Late 19th Century Japonisme Antique Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Antique, New and Vintage Asian Ceramics

With their rich and diverse history, antique, new and vintage Asian ceramics offer colorful and sophisticated ways to add flair to any space.

Japanese pottery dates back at least 13,000 years to the Jōmon period. Pieces from the Late Jōmon era display a rope-cord pattern encircling a pot or jug. During the Muromachi period, potters created simple bowls and utensils frequently used in tea ceremonies and were made as both functional and aesthetic objects.

Ceramics made during Japan’s Meiji period, from 1868 to 1912, reflected an explosion of artistic expression propelled by new access to international trade. Details became more intricate and refined, and colors were enhanced with new glazing practices.

Chinese porcelain, meanwhile, is often identified by its shape. Each reign and dynasty had specific shapes and styles that were encouraged by the imperial ruler. During the Song dynasty, for instance, there were four dominant types of ceramic vase shapes: plum-shaped, pear-shaped, cong-shaped (tall and square) and double-gourd.

Chinese ceramics that were made during the Qing dynasty were demonstrative of an expanded artistic expression, with more delicate shapes and a focus on intricate detailing. The shapes of ceramics from this era are thinner, taller and have subtle features like a gentle flare, such as on the mallet-shaped vase.

Later, the 17th- and 18th-century interior design trend of chinoiserie brought Asian paintings and screens, textiles and other art and furniture from the continent into many European homes.

Explore an extensive range of antique, new and vintage Asian ceramics on 1stDibs to find the perfect piece for your home.

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